Board of Barbers and Hairdressers

Esthetician Advisement Letter, April 14, 2014

It is a violation of Alaska Statute 08.13.070(2) for an esthetician who is licensed in this state to practice (provide esthetics services for a fee) in ANY shop or location where a shop owner license is not present, unless that esthetician is specifically exempted.

12-Hour Online Safety & Sanitation Course Approved

During the Board’s January 26, 2015 meeting the Board approved online training for the manicurist license of Alaska Statute 08.13.080(b), 12 AAC 09.002(l).
The Board stated that the 12-hour safety & sanitation course may only be offered by schools licensed in Alaska in accordance with 12 AAC 09.125; the course requirements of 12 AAC 09.144 must be met.
The Board felt that the use of program(s)/software which allows for verification of student attendance by personal user in ID and video streaming would be sufficient to verify student attendance.

The Board of Barbers and Hairdressers is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The Board consists of two barbers; two hairdressers, one of whom is also licensed as an esthetician, one person licensed to practice body piercing or licensed to practice tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring; and one public member. Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature.

The Board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of barbering, hairdressing, esthetics, tattoo and permanent cosmetic coloring, and body piercing. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. The Board meets three times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the licensing examiner and will be posted to this website once prepared.

Visit the Division of Environmental Health's Food Safety and Sanitation Program website for useful sanitation information and resources for Tattoo and Piercing shops and Hair and Nails shops.